Since her Spice Girl days in
girl band garb, Victoria Beckham's fashion sense has evolved to the extent she's
penned her own style bible and is a designer in her own right. So when
organisers were looking for judges to join a panel at London's Graduate Fashion
Week they felt the footballer's wife would be the perfect choice. "She's very
interested in fashion, beyond just wearing it," explained chairman Terry
Mansfield. "I wanted her to find out more about what students here go through to
get a degree in fashion."
Victoria Beckham arrives at Graduate Fashion Week in London June
6, 2007. [Reuters]
Wearing a monochrome mini, the mum-of-three joined fellow judges including US
Harper's Bazaar editor Glenda Bailey and Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz
at the catwalk extravaganza in London's Battersea Park on Wednesday.
"It's been fantastic," she said. "Such an experience to be here and to be a
judge. The talent is phenomenal. I've had so much fun." She presented the show's
top prize, worth ¡ê20,000, which was shared by two students - Nicolas Thomas for
his utility sportswear and Jasper Chadprajong for his kitsch knitwear.
The event, which showcases young British design talent and attracts fashion
scouts from across the globe, was supported by an enthusiastic audience that
included Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberley, British model Sophie Anderton and
flamboyant veteran designer Zandra Rhodes.